Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
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Additional Information
Work experience
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Shanmughapriya Gopalakrishnan

Liverpool,United Kingdom

Summary

Internationally qualified dentist with 8+ years of clinical experience and successful completion of the ORE examination, currently practising as a GDC-registered Dental Therapist (Direct Access) within an NHS/mixed practice for the past one and a half years. Experienced in UK clinical systems, patient-centred care, and NHS workflows, with a solid foundation in diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative and periodontal care. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, strong clinical judgement, and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Now seeking a PLVE Dentist position in Liverpool/Merseyside to transition into UK general dental practice and contribute to high-quality patient care under structured mentorship.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Direct Access Dental Therapist

Rodericks Dental Partners ( Newtown Dental Practice)
St Helens, Merseyside
2025.08 - Current

Dental therapist

County Road Dental Practice
Liverpool, Merseyside
2025.04 - 2025.08

Dental therapist

Muirhead Dental practice, (Roderick Dental Partners)
Liverpool , Merseyside
2024.11 - 2025.02

Trainee dental nurse

Lovesmile Dental Practice
Liverpool , United Kingdom
2023.04 - 2023.11

PG Leadership in Healthcare practice& Management

Salford University
Manchester , UK
2021.10 - 2022.12

Gap

Had a child/ child care/ Remote Dental Triaging COVID lock down times/ and shifted to UK
2020.02 - 2021.09

Associate Dentist

Dr. Premila Dental Clinic
Chennai, India
2018.06 - 2020.01

Volunteer work

Involved in community dental activities/ camps/ Oral Medicine Specialist consultant
2017.07 - 2018.05

Senior Resident

Saveetha Dental college and Hospital
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2014.04 - 2017.04

Gap

I have been preparing for postgraduate exam and maternity
2012.10 - 2014.04

Tutor

Ultra Dental College
Madurai, India
2012.06 - 2012.10

Associate Dentist

Raj Dental Clinic
Madurai, India
2008.11 - 2012.06

Education

Masters in Dental Surgery - Oral Medicine and Radiology

Saveetha University
CHENNAI, INDIA
2017-05

Bachelor's in Dental Surgery - Dentistry

Sri Ramakrishna Dental college and Hospital,
Coimbatore,
2008-10

Skills

  • Clinical examination, diagnosis & treatment planning
  • Restorative dentistry (adult & paediatric)
  • Periodontal assessment & therapy
  • Dental radiography & interpretation
  • Oral Surgery procedures
  • Patient communication & oral health education
  • NHS workflows & clinical governance
  • Dental software: Dentally & Exact
  • Health and Safety procedure compliance
  • Efficient team player
  • Effective communication skills

Additional Information

Completed ORE part 2 exams

Work experience

  • Deliver independent patient care under direct access in an NHS/mixed setting
  • Manage complete patient journey including assessment, treatment delivery, and review.
  • Provide preventive-focused care improving patient compliance and oral health outcomes
  • Handle urgent and emergency presentations in a timely and safe manner
  • Perform wide comprehensive range of dental procedures.
  • Maintain high standards of record-keeping and regulatory compliance
  • Work collaboratively within the dental team.

Timeline

Direct Access Dental Therapist

Rodericks Dental Partners ( Newtown Dental Practice)
2025.08 - Current

Dental therapist

County Road Dental Practice
2025.04 - 2025.08

Dental therapist

Muirhead Dental practice, (Roderick Dental Partners)
2024.11 - 2025.02

Trainee dental nurse

Lovesmile Dental Practice
2023.04 - 2023.11

PG Leadership in Healthcare practice& Management

Salford University
2021.10 - 2022.12

Gap

Had a child/ child care/ Remote Dental Triaging COVID lock down times/ and shifted to UK
2020.02 - 2021.09

Associate Dentist

Dr. Premila Dental Clinic
2018.06 - 2020.01

Volunteer work

Involved in community dental activities/ camps/ Oral Medicine Specialist consultant
2017.07 - 2018.05

Senior Resident

Saveetha Dental college and Hospital
2014.04 - 2017.04

Gap

I have been preparing for postgraduate exam and maternity
2012.10 - 2014.04

Tutor

Ultra Dental College
2012.06 - 2012.10

Associate Dentist

Raj Dental Clinic
2008.11 - 2012.06

Masters in Dental Surgery - Oral Medicine and Radiology

Saveetha University

Bachelor's in Dental Surgery - Dentistry

Sri Ramakrishna Dental college and Hospital,
Shanmughapriya Gopalakrishnan